Who Am I? — e.g. Aspie George

Who am I — e.g. — George “Aspie” Marx? Well, yes, I have some major differences from most neurotypical people. At the same time, I’m also: male, hettish, Jewish, upper-middle class, somewhat radical-leftist (politically), and much more. Elon Musk and I are very different from each other, while both of us are Aspies.

I am listening carefully to the words of another. It may be a webinar, or it may be listening to you. What is being said is either quite clear to me, or it’s not clear at all.

You say that the Republicans represent the interests of the Super-Wealthy. Duh! Many other things I hear are very, very unclear. Are the words literal or not? Is the speaker referencing their own experiences, or systemic norms? The speaker appears to be Black. Are her words related to racism, even though she seemingly isn’t talking about racism?

Frequently — my brain is trying to translate. I may have roughly four visions. Occasionally, I have fifteen or more. I’m trying to clarify things in my head. When I ask a question, the speaker often thinks either I’m Not really listening, or I’m pretty stupid, or both.

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I come into a large room or hall and notice that everyone else seems totally comfortable with the lighting. It feels excessively bright. I’m feeling a pressure in my head, superficially like a throbbing headache.

I want to shut my eyes, but that would not be socially appropriate. When I no longer face the brightness, the pressure is 100%…